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dutifully

[doo-tuh-flee, dyoo-] / ˈdu tə fli, ˈdju- /




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Powlowski also defended the committee against accusations of bias, telling the Star that members have "dutifully listened to both sides".

From BBC May 15, 2026

Thousands of dutifully bundled Dodgers supporters chanted and cheered as their boys in blue notched their 15th victory in 19 games, maintaining momentum in the first game of a 13-consecutive-game stretch.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

He reports dutifully from these pilgrimages and seems tempted to make a statement about the soul of America, but it never comes off.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

At this, America’s hockey dudes laughed dutifully and dude-ily, unaware of how disgusting people would find this tidbit of locker room talk.

From Salon Mar. 6, 2026

He was too tall, even when she dutifully let him lean down to kiss her once, returning the favor as she began removing the bobby pins one by one from her hair.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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